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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,464.50, 41,947.55 and 26,666.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,464.50, 41,947.55 and 26,666.41 is: 36,717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,464.50 : 41,947.55 = 26,666.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,464.50/41,947.55 = 26,666.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,464.50x = 41,947.55 × 26,666.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,464.50x = 1,118,590,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,590,328.59/30,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,717.83

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